Lecture
Thursday, Feb. 29 - 7 p.m.

Science in the Race to the South Pole

Amid early tremors of war in Europe, British captain Robert F. Scott set off for the South Pole. Historian Edward J. Larson shows how Scott’s expedition ushered in a new era of Antarctic, polar and climate science.
Panel and reception
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program

Freedom Denied: The Unfinished Business of Democracy

Lincoln and Wilson both led the U.S. through wars with global impact, but their respective visions for democracy were vastly different – and both left promises unfulfilled. Panel discussion and reception.
Member Preview
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Member Preview: The Little War

Opening late February, "The Little War" peeks into the dramatic changes to the lives of children when world war broke out. Members, preview the exhibition before it opens to the public!
Lecture
Sunday, Feb. 11 - 2 p.m.

Desert War, Desert Archaeology

Explore recent archaeological investigations that uncovered historical sites that shed new light on the exploits of T. E. Lawrence, Emir Feisal and Bedouin warriors during the 1916-18 Arab Revolt.
Living History
Sunday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Technology

This month, learn from living historians about the technology invented and developed around the Great War for the battlefield, the hospital ward and the home front.
Author talk and signing
Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 6:30 p.m.

The Gift of Perspective: An Evening with Lindsey Roy

Lindsey Roy (Exhibition Honorary Chair for "Bespoke Bodies") speaks on adaptation and perseverance from her life experience with limb loss and lung transplants. Book signing to follow.
Professional Learning
Sunday, Feb. 4 | 7-8 p.m.

Teacher Workshop: Inquiry and WWI

Teachers, join us for this Professional Learning webinar introducing a new C3 Inquiry designed to help your students learn about the origins of WWI. PL certificates provided afterwards.

The End of the Ottoman Empire

In this series of four lessons, students will read and analyze secret agreements, treaties and conflicts over the fate of the Ottoman Empire at the end of WWI. This lesson set includes exploration...
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